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Trapezoid Pergola

The pergola is actually a trapezoid because the area I had to work with was odd-shaped. This made it challenging when it came to positioning it and making it symmetrical. After I purchased the wood, I let it dry for a week before construction. I stacked the pavers on the boards to keep them straight while they dried. I stained all wood prior to construction.